Higher Rated
Longbridge
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Choosing between Longbridge and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Longbridge is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Capital Index has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Longbridge which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Longbridge
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Longbridge is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Longbridge offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Longbridge
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Longbridge
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Longbridge
$0 vs $100
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WinnerCapital Index
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Lower feesCapital Index
Longbridge holds licences from MAS, SFC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. Longbridge additionally covers Stocks, Etf, Options. Capital Index adds Forex, Cfd, Commodities, Crypto.
Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
Longbridge requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Longbridge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Longbridge at 3.36/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Longbridge leads overall with a clear advantage.
Longbridge scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Longbridge holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Capital Index's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Longbridge offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Longbridge requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
Longbridge is regulated by SFC, MAS, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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